Bertil van Kaam

Bertil van Kaam is the founder and partner of Van Kaam IP, Media & Privacy, a boutique law firm specializing in media and intellectual property litigation.4 With over 30 years of experience in Media Law and intellectual property, he is recognized as a leading expert in his field.1

As head of the practice, Bertil represents a wide range of clients in the entertainment industry, including television and film production companies, broadcasters, publishers, theatre producers, performing artists, celebrities, influencers, photographers, opera, and ballet.1 He is known for his combination of in-depth legal knowledge and business acumen, and has litigated numerous landmark cases.1

Bertil's expertise extends to handling cases involving significant press coverage and pressure, where quick decision-making is crucial.1 He is also a frequent lecturer on litigation and regulatory aspects of Media Law and has led educational courses on unlawful press publications for media professionals.1

In addition to his primary role, Bertil serves as a deputy Judge at a district court, utilizing his expert knowledge in Media Law and IP.1 He has also contributed to academic publications, writing a chapter on television format exploitation for a book to be published in September 2024.1

Van Kaam IP, Media & Privacy, founded by Bertil in 1998, has developed a strong reputation for handling complex and landmark media law and intellectual property cases in the Netherlands.2 The firm is praised for its knowledge, speed, hands-on approach, and great value for money.3